
Fred Hawkins
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Fred Hawkins
@Hawkins4florida
President South Florida State College. Former Member Florida House of Representatives


Superintendent Carlin of Lee County has demonstrated what real leadership looks like for both students and teachers. Working alongside the Lee County School Board, she championed pay raises for educators in the district’s lowest-performing schools—an investment that helps bring strong, high-quality instruction to the students who need it most. While Superintendent Asplen makes excuses, Superintendent @Dhatherop is taking decisive action and delivering results. It’s the kind of leadership that school systems across Florida would do well to follow.

Meet Ms. Kelly-Anne Russo. She's a 4th grade teacher for Pinecrest Academy Avalon K-5 out of Orlando, FL. Here she says, "If anybody is going to do it, if anybody can successfully do it, its gonna be a Florida man!" You can reach the school at 407-432-5441






Today’s investiture officially marks a new chapter for @FAMU_1887 with @FAMUPRESMARVAJ at the helm. President Johnson has already delivered results by securing record support to strengthen faculty and expand opportunities for students. Grateful to join the FAMU community today to celebrate its bright future! Go Rattlers!







🚨 ALERT: In a bombshell announcement, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a bold initiative to place a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot, aiming to completely eliminate property taxes, which could save average families around $3,000 annually.




Safeguarding the electoral process to improve oversight and prevent unlawful influence has been a top priority for my administration since my first days in office. Today in The Villages, I signed the election integrity bill HB 991, also known as the Florida SAVE Act. This legislation strengthens the security, transparency, and reliability of Florida’s election system. The Florida SAVE Act builds on our historic successes by requiring the verification of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, updating identification requirements and enforcement tools, and expanding penalties for election-related violations—including foreign interference and petition-related misconduct. In addition, this law brings greater transparency to the candidate qualifying process by requiring all candidates in Florida to disclose dual citizenship and requiring Congressional candidates to disclose stock trading activity. In Florida, we will always stand up for election integrity and hold accountable the bad actors who would subvert our electoral processes.

Today, we kick off @FLCollegeSystem Month, celebrating the impact of our 28 state colleges as they set the standard with high-quality, affordable programs that expand career pathways and deliver real results for students. Under @GovRonDeSantis' leadership, Florida ranks #1 in higher education, workforce education, graduation rates, affordability, and talent retention thanks to the work of our Great 28.










